Role Title: Health and Safety OfficerRole Location: Vhi Abbey Street, DublinCompany: Vhi Group DAC Vhi are recruiting for a 12 month FTC Health and Safety Officer. This role is reporting to the Group Health and safety Manager to support the day to day management and development of health and safety systems and to support statutory compliance and drive continuous improvement across the Vhi corporate, insurance and clinical sites in IrelandBenefits:Hybrid working opportunitiesHealth InsurancePerformance related payCompany pensionAnd many moreRole PurposeSupport the Group Health and Safety Manager with the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Health & Safety Management Systems including ISO 45000;Provide advice, information and guidance on health and safety matters to internal stakeholders, and support consultation including the Safety Committees and Safety Representatives.Act as an ambassador and promote the development of a positive H&S culture of excellence and inclusion within the organisation.Co-ordinate and support / deliver H&S training, (company requirements, procedures new legal requirements inductions etc.),Compile accident and investigation reports and data, supporting accident prevention and safety initiatives across Vhi.Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of work areas, operations and systems; monitor and support corrective and preventative actions nationally.Supporting and co-ordinating Emergency Plans, evacuation procedures and drills;Provision of health and safety reports and metrics to Group Health and Safety ManagerMaintain and administer Health and Safety software systems around document control, auditing, incident reporting etc;To Support the P&S Operational team in additional tasks and projects that maybe required from time to time.Education & ExperienceEducation & Knowledge:Third level qualification in Health & Safety or similar is required or recognised safety qualification (PGDip/NEBOSH Dip)Membership of IOSH at Corporate level (or working towards) or equivalent.Full drivers licence required.Experience:At least 3-5 years' experience within an H&S role, experience in a health care setting would be an advantage but not mandatory.Demonstrated alignment to Vhi valuesSkills and AbilitiesStrong IT skills incl. Microsfot SuiteExperience in risk assessment and strong understanding of Irish and EU health and safety legal requirementsCompetent auditor and training experienceEnthusiastic individual with an interest inf driving change and working in a dynamic team.A self-starter with a proven ability to work on own initiative, with problem solving skills and be innovative;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in delivering training;Excellent organisational skills - ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Vhi is an equal opportunities employer.AccessibilityIf you are a candidate with a disability and encounter difficulty accessing any part of this website or wish to discuss any matter relating to the accessibility of our building or services, please contact Reasonable AccommodationsOur commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.Please see our Vhi Careers page and LinkedIn page